How to get from Buchan South to Essendon by bus and train?

Buchan South to Essendon - Bus Timetable

The 12 bus from Buchan South to Essendon departs once a day at 09:10. The journey takes about 8 hr 13 min.

From Buchan South to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Buchan South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 13 min. The bus and train schedule from Buchan South may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

493min
Walk to bus stationBus - 12
12
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd
    ID 22704
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St
    ID 37915
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BDE
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    236 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Buchan South to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Buchan South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 12 bus from Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON train and finally take the 59 tram from Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station to Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Buchan South may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

507min
Walk to bus stationBus - 12
12
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd
    ID 22704
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St
    ID 37915
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BDE
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    236 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1
    ID 17850
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19657
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Buchan South to Essendon

The distance between Buchan South, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 371.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 493 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buchan South to Essendon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Buchan South to Essendon

To check the bus and train timetable from Buchan South to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Buchan South) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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From Buchan South to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Buchan South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 12 bus from Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON train and finally take the 59 tram from Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station to Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Buchan South may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

507min
Walk to bus stationBus - 12
12
Train - TRARALGON
TRARALGON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd
    ID 22704
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St
    ID 37915
    102 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BDE
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGONTRARALGON
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON
    Southern Cross
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    236 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1
    ID 17850
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19657
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buchan South to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 493 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line TRARALGON, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Buchan South to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 507 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line TRARALGON, Tram line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Buchan South and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Buchan South to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 12 bus line goes from Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd station near Buchan South to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Buchan South to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Buchan South and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 8 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Buchan South to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Quire Rd/Buchan South Rd stop near Buchan South in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Buchan South and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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